Department of Zoology
Zoology is the holistic study of animal kingdom (both extant and extinct) with reference to their macro and micro structure, evolution, physiology and adaptation, classification, development, intra and interspecific interactions, distribution and the specific role they play in making up the ecosystem. To cater the inquisitive minds of those who are looking forward to explore nature from an up-close perspective the Under Graduate Honours Course in Zoology at P. R. Thakur Government College has marked its inception from the academic session 2020-2021. The intake capacity of this Department is presently 19 (nineteen) with two full-time teachers. The curriculum and syllabus of this Department is under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) implemented by the affiliating university (West Bengal State University). This Department also offers Zoology as Generic Elective subject to students from other relevant Honours Departments.
Courses offered:
- B.Sc. Hons. in Zoology
Dr. Utpal singha Roy
M.Sc., Ph.D
Assistant Professor (W.B.E.S.)
utpal.singharoy@prtgc.ac.in
Research Interest
- Larvicidal activities of phytochemicals
- Animal diversity and abundance in relation to habitat heterogeneity
- Limnology
Dr. Pabitra Saha
M.Sc., Ph.D
Assistant Professor (W.B.E.S.)
pabitra.saha@prtgc.ac.in
Research Interest
- Drug resistance of Malaria parasite and Kala-azar Parasite
- Molecular epidemiology of Malaria and Leishmaniasis
- Medical entomology: Molecular and biochemical basis insecticide resistance
- Japanese Encephalitis & Dengue virus infection in Vector mosquitoes and reservoir